Rain is the major factor that affects the propagation of signals, especially above 10 GHz
frequency. To perform adequate link budget planning, the propagation impairments posed
on microwave links by rain needs investigation. The ITUR recommends a global rain
attenuation prediction model for terrestrial and earth-space links, but the model is based on
propagation measurement missions in temperate region hence not suitable for tropical
locations. In this study, a modification to the existing ITU-R P. 530-17 rain attenuation …